Early career to 1978
Julio was the son of Julio Iglesias Sr, a doctor. He was a professional football player with Real Madrid, where he played as goalkeeper. During this time, he also enrolled in law school. He had an accident that dashed his hopes of becoming a great soccer player, but during his period in bed, he started to compose songs. He received a certificate as a lawyer from Cambridge University a little later.
In 1968, he won the Benidorm International Song Festival, a songwriter's contest in Spain, and signed a contract with a Columbia Records Latin music label, Discos Columbia. He represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970, finishing fourth behind Northern Irish singer Dana Scallon, and the Welsh singer Mary Hopkin. His entry was the song "Gwendolyne" which was his first recording. During the 1970s he married the Spanish-mestiza Philippine socialite Isabel Preysler with whom he had three children: Chabeli Iglesias, who has been a show host and is now a news reporter in Washington D.C., Enrique Iglesias, now a world-famous singer who followed in his father's footsteps, and Julio José Iglesias, a model who has released two CDs. It was during the 1970s that the Iglesias family's private life became very public, with Julio and the rest of the family frequently featured on the covers of various international magazines.
Peak of success 1978-1990
In 1978, he signed a contract for CBS International, adding English, French, Portuguese, German and Italian to his language repertoire. He had his first hit in English with a cover of "Begin the Beguine" and released a collection Julio in 1983 building his reputation.
In 1984, he released the smash hit album 1100 Bel Air Place, which gave him considerable fame in English-language markets. The album sold three million albums in the US alone, with the first single "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", a duet with Willie Nelson reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also featured "All of You", a hit duet with Diana Ross.
In 1985, his father was kidnapped but found well and alive after two agonizing weeks. This prompted Julio, who had already divorced Preysler, to move his family to Miami, Florida, where they settled in a mansion at Miami Beach. That year he also recorded duets with Diana Ross and Willie Nelson. It was rumored in 1986 that Julio, perhaps seeking to get away from all the fame and hoopla for one week, was found walking around the streets of Cayey, Puerto Rico, after disappearing for seven days. Julio feels there is a deep connection between him and Puerto Rico because one of his grandmothers was Puerto Rican.
Iglesias won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in the 1988 Grammy Awards for the album Un Hombre Solo ("A Single Man"). He also recorded a duet with Stevie Wonder on "My Love" from his Non Stop album which achieved crossover success in 1988.
Stories of Julio's expensive private jets, boats, and houses became legendary during that decade, and his world tours took him to many countries and continents around the world performing in many sold out concerts among the vast women populations.
Career 1990-today
In the 1990s, Julio went back to his Spanish music roots, and in 1996, he released a CD nicknamed Tango. He is slowly stepping out of the limelight now and enjoying his son Enrique's popularity, together with his long-time companion Miranda and their 2 sons Miguel Alejandro (September 7, 1997), Rodrigo (April 3, 1999) and twin daughters Cristina and Victoria (May 1, 2001). Julio is very amenable to signing autographs, although he can be a little difficult to reach sometimes, due to his and his family's security detail, which they have had since the 1985 kidnapping of Julio's father.
Iglesias returned to the headlines in October, 2003, when he went to Argentina and kissed show host Susana Gimenez three times during a live telecast of her show.
2003 saw the release of the Spanish album "Divorcio." (Divorce) In its first day of sales, "Divorcio" sold a record 350,000 copies in Spain; and quickly reached the #1 spot on the charts in Spain, Portugal, France,Italy, and Russia.
The remainder of 2003 and early 2004 featured a mega 10 month world tour; which took Iglesias, fuled with the success of "Divorcio" from Europe and Asia to The United States, South America, and Africa. More than half the shows on the tour sold out within days of going on sale, showing that fans still adore Julio.
In December of 2004, Miranda and Julio recorded a duet of the Christmas song Silent Night. The song, which was not released also included a voice message from Julio, Miranda, and their 4 young children. The song was released online through the singer's web page, and was a holiday gift from the Iglesias' to their fans around the world.
Julio has made important investments in the Dominican Republic's eastern town of Punta Cana, a major tourist destination, where he spends most of the year when he is not on tour.
Julio, Jr. has a half-brother who is 60 years younger than him. Julio's father, Julio Sr. had a child at 89 called Jaime. The birth came after a 17-year romance with Ronna, which culminated in them walking down the aisle in 2001. His wife underwent fertility treatment in order to conceive first time around and medical science is believed to have played a role in her latest pregnancy too. After little Jaime made his debut in 2004, Julio Sr. rejected suggestions Ronna was the driving force behind their decision to start a family. "At my age, a child is marvellous," he declared. "If people say I just did it for my wife, I don't take it as an insult, but the truth is I wanted it just as much as her." Julio Iglesias's father died just days after he announced he was to become a father for the fourth time at the age of 90. Julio Sr. died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Madrid. Julio Sr. confirmed that his wife of four years, Ronna Kneit, was expecting their second child together. He said he wanted his 42-year-old partner to have something to remember him by. "My wife wanted it and I owed it to her," he explained. "It was an act of generosity towards her. I leave her part of my blood, of my life. I need her so much that I said to her 'Here, this is what you wanted for when I am gone'."
Currently, Julio is in the studio recording a new English Album titled "Romantic Classics" which is due out in September of 2006. Romantic Classics is a series of the greatest love songs in American culture, and features the hits "I want to know what love is", "Careless Whisper", and "Right Here Waiting" all major hits of the past 20 years. A series of promotional events, followed by a world tour will help promote the album after its release.
The singer's web page [1] is currently under construction, and will feature information from "Romantic Classics" when it is updated later this year.
Discography
This list contains all albums of original material plus notable collections.
Gwendolyne (1970)
Julio Iglesias (1972)
Un Canto a Galicia (1973)
A Flor de Piel (1974)
A Mexico (1974)
El Amor (1975)
En El Olympia (1976) recorded live at the Paris Olympia
Si Mi Lasci (1976)
Yo Canto (1977)
A Mis 33 Anos (1977)
Sono Un Pirata, Sono Un Signore (1978)
Soy (1978)
The 24 Greatest Songs (1978)
A Vous Les Femmes (1979)
Aimer La Vie (1979)
America (1979)
Emociones (1979)
Innamorarsi Alla Mia Eta (1979)
Hey! (1980)
Sentimental (1980)
Fidele (1981)
Zartlichkeiten (1981)
From A Child To A Woman (1981)
Minhas Cancoes Prefidas (1981)
Moments (1982) also Momento or Momenti
Por Una Mujer (1982)
In Concert (1983)
Pelo Amor di Uma Mulher (1983)
Julio (1983)
1100 Bel Air Place (1984)
Libra (1985)
Un Hombre Solo (1987)
Tutto L'Amore Che Ti Manca (1987)
Non Stop (1988)
Latinamente (1989)
Raices (1989)
Starry Night (1990)
Ein Weihnachtsabend Mit Julio Iglesias (1992)
Calor (1992)
Crazy (1994)
La Carretera (1995)
Tango (1996)
My Life: The Greatest Hits (1998)
Noche de Cuatro Lunas (2000)
Una Donna Puo Cambiar la Vita (2001)
Ao Meu Brasil (2001)
Personalidad: 20 Exitos (2002)
Divorcio (2003)
Love Songs (2004)
l'homme que je suis (2005)
Romantic Classics (To Be Released in September of 2006)
Quelque Chose de France (2007)
Julio Iglesias 1 (2011) - He is starting with this new world tour.
Extracted from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Iglesias
Todo el Amor que Te Hace Falta
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Siempre vagabundo
Porque junto a mí, en verdad, no existe nadie
Que me marque un rumbo
Porque tengo la avidez de un perro viejo
Sé callar lo nuestro
Porque sé que en el amor nos entendemos
Tienes que seguir pensando sólo en mí
De una gran señora
Pero sé que necesitas de aventuras
Más que de otras cosas
Ya sabemos qué nos gusta y como somos
Y nos complacemos
Y a la vez soy un romántico discreto
Tienes que seguir pensando sólo en mí
Porque sólo yo
Te puedo regalar
Todo el amor que te hace falta
Te puedo ver mil veces
Sin que nadie sepa nada
Porque nadie a mí me exige
Explicaciones ni palabras
Porque sólo yo te puedo procurar
Todo el amor que te hace falta
Yo sé perfectamente
Lo que quieres si me llamas
Que pena si una cosa así tan bella terminara
The lyrics of Julio Iglesias's song Todo el Amor que Te Hace Falta (All the Love You Need) express the inner thoughts of a man who is trying to convince his lover to stay committed to him. He starts by stating that he lives like a free bird, wandering without any direction or purpose. He admits that there's no one else in his life who can guide him or provide him with a sense of direction. The singer goes on to explain that he keeps his feelings to himself, but in love, he and his lover understand each other's unspoken words. He urges his lover to focus only on him, as she must maintain her composure and dignity publicly even though she craves adventures more than anything else.
The second verse is all about the singer's qualities as a lover. He considers himself a discreet romantic, who can shower her with all the love she needs. Unlike others, he can meet her anytime, anywhere without asking for explanations. He understands her needs and desires and fulfills them with joy. The song concludes with a plea for her to stay with him, as it would be a shame to end a beautiful relationship like theirs.
Overall, the song reflects the complex emotions and arguments presented by the singer to justify his position as the keeper of her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Porque vivo, como ves, como las aves
I live life freely like a bird, moving from place to place without any roots
Siempre vagabundo
Forever a wanderer, I never stay in one place for too long
Porque junto a mí, en verdad, no existe nadie
I am a lone wolf, there is no one next to me to guide my path
Que me marque un rumbo
No one is there to steer me in a particular direction
Porque tengo la avidez de un perro viejo
I am desperate for love and affection like an old dog in need of attention
Sé callar lo nuestro
I know how to keep our love a secret
Porque sé que en el amor nos entendemos
I understand that in love, we have a deep connection
Tienes que seguir pensando sólo en mí
You must focus your thoughts and love on me only
Porque tienes que guardar la compostura
You must maintain an image of a proper lady in public
De una gran señora
A dignified, respectable woman
Pero sé que necesitas de aventuras
I know that you need adventure in your life
Más que de otras cosas
More than anything else in your life
Ya sabemos qué nos gusta y como somos
We know what we like and who we are as individuals
Y nos complacemos
We please each other in every way possible
Y a la vez soy un romántico discreto
At the same time, I am a discreet romantic
Porque sólo yo
Because only I
Te puedo regalar
Can give you as a gift
Todo el amor que te hace falta
All the love that you need
Te puedo ver mil veces
I can see you a thousand times
Sin que nadie sepa nada
Without anyone knowing
Porque nadie a mí me exige
No one expects anything from me
Explicaciones ni palabras
No explanations or words are needed
Porque sólo yo te puedo procurar
Because only I can provide for you
Todo el amor que te hace falta
All the love that you need
Yo sé perfectamente
I know perfectly well
Lo que quieres si me llamas
What you want when you call me
Que pena si una cosa así tan bella terminara
It would be a shame if something so beautiful were to end
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANA MAGDALENA, MANUEL ALEJANDRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CECILIA CECILIA
Extraordinaria canción del maravilloso JULIO IGLESIAS, sinceramente creo que, nunca existirá un cantante mas grande que ,cante con profundo sentimiento. Actualmente ha vendido mas de 500 millones de discos ,realmente es insuperable JULIO...Feliz navidad.
J. Bonilla A
500 millones de discos Dios cm razón las mansiones en Miami
principe-canal de variedades -canal.
Digo lo mismo.
estella estella
total
JAntonio CorralD
@J. Bonilla A I can help in de edad y me voy de viaje con mis amigas de edad y la otra no me ables y que las cosas a las 9 que me dices de edad y no te gusta le digo que manifestar en eso empezó la casa a mi hermano le digo está en su ayudando en eso empecé el de mi casa toda mi familia QEPD de edad y me voy todos tus chorros y que les pague la deuda y que te vaya a ser de mi casa y mi niña más de una vez a mi hermano que tengo de mi mamá que no es nada de edad y la otra hija que tengo de edad de los niños que tengo en mi domicilio aproximadamente
Alanna Michelle paulino
Clásico julio yglesia 7 febrero 22
Carmen Vazquez Gomez
Su VOZ y su ESTILO,es ÚNICO,INCONFUNDIBLE ❤😊
Felissa Lara
Me encanta muchísimo está canción y no me cansó de escuchar, de todas sus canciones 💕❣️😘 me deleitó mucho bellísima 🎼🎻🌻💯
Julio cesar Lopez
Para mi es uno de lo mejores, de verdad que comparación no tiene, en su producción no hay desperdicio, ese personaje vivirá siembre en nuestro corazón ❤.
Gregorio Gonzalez
Es un estilo muy romántico A mi cómo me gusta todo tipo de cambio y música